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Reeves's cash ISA raid: do cash hoarders deserve a tax break?

The article from MoneyWeek discusses the potential implications of Labour Party's Rachel Reeves' proposal to end the tax-free status of Cash ISAs for higher earners. Reeves suggests that only basic-rate taxpayers should retain the tax benefits of ISAs, arguing that this would make the tax system fairer. This policy could significantly impact savers, particularly those with substantial savings, as it would mean that higher and additional rate taxpayers would lose the tax advantages currently offered by Cash ISAs. The article highlights the political and economic debate around this policy, noting that while it aims to address fiscal drag and increase government revenue, it might deter saving among the wealthier segments of the population. Critics argue that this move could be seen as a "tax raid" on the middle class, potentially affecting the attractiveness of ISAs as a savings vehicle and possibly leading to a shift in investment behaviors.

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[ https://moneyweek.com/investments/stocks-and-shares/cash-isa-tax-raid-rachel-reeves ]